TDA Isophase PWS Draft_Clean Copy.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the

The Dalles Isolated Phase Bus and Duct Testing, Wasco County, Oregon

April 2026

1 INTRODUCTION

The US Army Corps of Engineers – Portland District has a requirement to solicit services to test the condition of the Isolated Phase Bus and Duct System at The Dalles Dam (TDA) in The Dalles Oregon as identified in this Performance of Work Statement (PWS). This is a non-personal service requirement. Services are non-professional in nature and do not anticipate compliance with Brooks Act provisions. Perform these services in accordance with the terms of the contract as defined in the Performance Work Statement and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. The Contractor will be responsible for all environmental requirements and fees necessary to complete work.

2 LOCATION

Project site is located at The Dalles Dam in The Dalles, Oregon. Access to The Dalles Dam will be from I-84 Exit 88 (See Attachment A).

3 GENERAL

3.1 Existing Conditions

The Isolated Phase Bus (IPB) System consists of multiple isolated phase buses and ducts critical to power transmission from main unit (MU) generators to generator step-up (GSU) transformers. The system includes:

a. IPB sections between MU generators and main unit circuit breakers

b. IPB sections between MU circuit breakers and GSU transformers, including delta buses in some cases

c. IPB taps to current limiting reactors

The system is designed to operate at rated ampacity under self-cooled conditions, with potential for modest future power increases.

3.2 Work and Laydown Area

a. TDA

1) TDA Powerhouse has 22 IPB systems and 22 MU generators connected to step up transformers via an isolated phase bus. The isophase buses were installed at the old end (MU1-14) of the Powerhouse in 1956 and in 1977 for the new end (MU15-22) of the Powerhouse. The laydown area is adjacent to the East Fish Ladder r and the East Tailrace Deck (See Attachment B).

2) The Contractor may use the Powerhouse stairway and East End elevator to move scaffolding equipment.. The stairway is 35” in width. The internal dimensions of the elevator are 5’ x 8’ x 7.5’ (W x H x D) and the elevator door dimensions are 4’ x 7’ (W x H). The total weight of equipment placed within the East End elevator must not exceed 500 lbs.

3) The Project Staff at TDA may provide mobile crane support to the Contractor to lift equipment but the

Contractor cannot operate the government’s cranes. The Contractor can request the government provides mobile crane support to move Contractor equipment through the Powerhouse intake hatch between transformer 10 and transformer 11; the intake hatch opening is 10’ x 12’ (W x D). The Contractor must submit lift plan and coordinate with the COR, not less than five working days, prior to needing mobile crane support.

3.3 Attachment List

The attachments listed below are provided to help illustrate the existing conditions of the project site:

Attachment A – Location Maps

Attachment B – Laydown Area Maps

Attachment C – Security Requirements

Attachment D – USACE NWP SAF (Safety) 385-1 HECP (23FEB2023)

Attachment E – Supplement to SAF 385 (HECP)

Attachment F - Reference Drawings

Attachment G – Daily Quality Control Report

3.4 Government Furnished Equipment

There is no government furnished equipment associated with this contract.

3.5 Period of Performance and Work Windows

3.5.1 Period of Performance

All work under this Contract must be completed by April 16, 2027.

3.5.2 Work Windows

The work windows for testing and inspecting are as follows. Set up, teardown, asbestos abatement, and disposal can occur outside of these work windows.

Main Unit Transformer Activity Date Time

Window 1 and 2 1 Online Test and Inspection JAN 11 2027 0800-1200

7 and 8 4 Online Test and Inspection JAN 11 2027 1200-1600

9 and 10 5 Online Test and Inspection JAN 12 2027 0800-1200

11 and 12 6 Online Test and Inspection JAN 12 2027 1200-1600

13 and 14 7 Online Test and Inspection JAN 13 2027 0800-1200

15 and 16 8 Online Test and Inspection JAN 13 2027 1200-1600

17 and 18 9 Online Test and Inspection JAN 14 2027 0800-1200

21 and 22 11 Online Test and Inspection JAN 14 2027 1200-1600

3 and 4 2 Offline Test and Inspection OCT 22-26 2026 0800-1600

13 and 14 7 Offline Test and Inspection OCT 29- NOV 02 2026 0800-1600

17 and 18 9 Offline Test and Inspection NOV 05-09 2026 0800-1600

3.6 Pre-Bid Site Visit

Offerors or quoters are highly encouraged to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event will failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award

a. TDA An organized site visit is scheduled for Month, DD, 2026 at TDA. Participants will meet at The Dalles Powerhouse’s Security Gate at XXXX in The Dalles, OR. Project Staff will meet all participants at the Security Gate and then escort participants to the Powerhouse. All prospective offers to attend the site visit must send an RSVP to Nicholas Weaver, Contract Specialist at Nicholas.E.Weaver@usace.army.mil before Month, DD, 2026 at XXXX with the following information:

1) Company name, number of attendees, name of each attendee, citizenship of attendee (Only U.S. citizens will be permitted to attend)

2) The following safety gear is required for the site visit: steel toed boots, hardhats, and safety glasses.

3) Each attendee must have a Real-ID card on their person to access the Powerhouse.

4 DEFINITIONS

4.1 Contracting Officer (KO)

The Government employee who is authorized to enter in, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

4.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The Government employee who has been authorized in writing as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting within the limits of their authority.

4.3 Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM)

Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) is material that contains over one percent asbestos by weight.

4.4 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

Defines roles and responsibilities, energy control procedures, energy control locks and tags, procedures for removing energy control locks and tags, employee training, procedure inspections and program reviews.

4.5 Project Staff

The Government employees who work at TDA and who are authorized unescorted access throughout the Powerhouse.

5 REFERENCES AND STANDARDS

Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and USACE standards, including:

d. EM-385-1-1 (2024)

e. CENWP-OD-SAF-385-1

f. 40 CFR 763

g. 29 CFR 1910

h. 29 CFR 1926

i. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

j. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

k. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

l. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ)

m. Oregon Administrative Regulation (OAR)

n. IEEE C37.23

Commented [BC1]: Will add dates after finalizing PWS.

Allow 5 calendar days between site visit and RSVP.

o. NFPA 70E

p. NETA MTS

6 PERFORMANCE STANDARD AND GUIDELINE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Task 1 – TDA Service, CLIN 0001

6.1.1 Online Testing and Inspections

a. General The Contractor will provide all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, and incidentals required to perform online condition assessment testing of the 22 IPB systems while carrying near-rated current. All online work will be coordinated with facility outages and occur during the work windows listed in Section 3.5.2 Work Windows. Additionally, all online testing and inspections will comply with NETA MTS, IEEE C37.23, and industry standards. Notify the COR at least two calendar days prior to start of work under each task and within two calendar days of completion of work of each task.

b. Specifications

1) Conduct external visual inspections of accessible IPB components including:

Bus enclosure and supporting structure verification against as-constructed drawings Bus enclosure grounding inspection Identify any areas in the new end connectors where ground bonding is inadequate.

2) Conduct infrared (IR) thermal imaging:

Identify overheating components (end connectors, bolted connections), hot spots indicating poor electrical connections or inadequate grounding, and HVAC failure effects and inadequate cooling areas.

Measure and record actual operating current, ambient temperature, and enclosure internal temperature during the load run.

Point out the hottest spot temperatures observed with IR.

Compare measured rise against the allowable rise in IEEE C37.23, and state the remaining margin

("measured 28C, allowable 40C -> 12C margin").

Testing will be conducted under near-rated current conditions, which are 150MWs per unit.

3) Conduct electromagnetic interference (EMI) diagnostics:

Perform EMI testing to identify partial discharges, arcing, or insulation issues within IPB systems.

Use current calibrated EMI diagnostic equipment suitable for high-voltage electrical assessments.

c. Documentation Contractor will document all online test results, as part of the Assessment Report described in Section 7.6.10, including thermographic images, EMI data, and visual inspection findings with location references to specific IPB sections. Organize all online test results by Unit in the Assessment Report.

Task Number

Task Title CLIN Unit of Measure

(UOM)

1 TDA Service 0001 Job

2 TDA Asbestos Abatement, Set Up and Tear Down 0002 Job

3 TDA Asbestos Disposal (Not to Exceed 150 lbs.) 003 Pound

6.1.2 Offline Testing and Inspections

a. General The Contractor will provide all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, and incidentals required to perform detailed offline condition assessment of IPB systems during scheduled outages. All offline work will be coordinated with facility outages and occur during the work windows listed in Section 3.5.2 Work Windows.

Additionally, all offline work will comply with LOTO procedures per Attachment D – USACE NWP SAF (Safety) 385-1 HECP (23FEB2023) and Attachment E – Supplement to SAF 385 (HECP) NFPA 70E and will comply with NETA MTS, C37.23, and industry standards. Notify the COR at least two calendar days prior to start of work under each task and within two calendar days of completion of work of each task.

b. Specifications

1) Conduct external visual inspections of accessible IPB components including:

Examine bolted connections for corrosion or overtightening Inspect ground/bond/isophase jumpers for proper connection and sizing Internal IPB inspection for: cracks in insulators, weld fractures, missing hardware, and damaged seal-off bushings End connectors (T1 and T3) assessment for overheating/limited amperage design flaws

2) Conduct electrical testing AC High Potential Test: Perform per IEEE C37.23 to assess insulation integrity of IPB systems Megger Test: Perform per NETA MTS to assess the insulation resistance of IPB systems Measure insulation resistance Test all specified sections between the main unit generator and main unit circuit breaker, main unit circuit breaker and GSU transformer (including delta bus where applicable), IPB taps to current limiting reactors.

3) Conduct Design & Rating Review Examine the design and make measurements as necessary to calculate the IPBs rating.

c. Inspection Documentation Contractor will document all offline test results, as part of the Assessment Report described in Section 7.6.10, including visual inspection findings and electrical testing results with location references to specific IPB sections. Notify the COR within one workday if testing identifies critical deficiencies. Organize all online test results by Unit in the Assessment Report.

6.2 Task 2 –TDA Asbestos Abatement, Set Up and Tear Down, CLIN 0002 The government will open and remove all access hatch panel doors before the first date of each Main Unit’s offline test and inspection listed above in Section 3.5.2 Work Windows. The government will set the panel doors on the ground adjacent to each access panel. The contractor will abate and conduct offline testing and inspecting during the dates listed above in Section 3.5.2 Work Windows.

The Contractor will abate all panel door gaskets because each gasket contains ACM. The Contractor will dispose all ACM off government property at approved facilities. After abatement, the Contractor will leave the panel doors on the ground because the Project Staff will install new gaskets on each panel door and will re-install all panel doors on the access hatches. The Project staff will install the new gaskets after the contractor concludes offline tests and inspections.

The Project Staff estimated there are about 100lbs of ACM gaskets at TDA. This ACM is Chrysotile (type of ACM).

6.3 Task 3 TDA Asbestos Disposal (Not to Exceed 150 lbs.), CLIN 0003 The contractor will dispose of asbestos material off Government Property at approved facilities.

Measurement and Payment: Payment will be made for the disposal of asbestos material off Government Property at approved facilities. Amount will be measured by net pound. Payment will be measured by Contractor submission of load tickets and after COR visual inspection of removed material. Payment for all debris removal services will be made at the total respective negotiated per net pound price for “Asbestos Removal Services,” not to exceed 150lbs.

7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance will be performed at such times and/or places as may be necessary to determine the services conform to contract requirements. If the Contractor fails to perform at any time and the work is deemed critical by the COR, Government forces may be assigned to perform the work. If this occurs, reimbursement to the Government for the full costs of the work performed including labor, materials, transportation, and supervision will be required.

7.1 Performance Requirements Summary Table

Below are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work will be considered deficient if any one of the following conditions is not in accordance with the following requirements.

Performance Requirements Summary

Performance Standard Tasks

Acceptable Quality Levels Remedy Surveillance Related

PWS

Paragraph

Task 1

Online Testing

Perform work on schedule.

Implement safe access controls.

Completely remove all associated equipment from site once work is complete.

Re-performance within 24 hours of notification or a mutually acceptable timeline to the KO, COR, and Contractor.

Random Inspections

6.1

Task 1

Offline Testing

Perform work on schedule.

Implement safe access controls.

Completely remove all associated equipment from site once work is complete.

Re-performance within 24 hours of notification or a mutually acceptable timeline to the KO, COR, and Contractor.

Random Inspections

6.1

Task 2

Asbestos Abatement

Perform work on schedule.

Implement safe access controls.

Completely remove all associated equipment from site once work is complete.

Re-performance within 24 hours of notification or a mutually acceptable timeline to the KO, COR, and Contractor.

Random Inspections

6.2

Task 3

Asbestos Disposal

Remove and dispose of all asbestos containing materials identified by Project Staff

Re-performance within 24 hours of notification or a mutually acceptable timeline to the KO, COR, and Contractor.

Random Inspections

6.3

Pre-Work Deliverables and Post-Work Reports

Deliverables and reports completed in accordance with requirements listed in Section 7.7

Re-submit to COR 100% Inspection

7.7

7.2 Performance Assessment and Remediation

If any work does not conform to the Contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the work again in conformity with the Contract requirements, at no increase in Contract amount. A deficiency is defined as the event that two weeks after treatment, the vegetation is not fully eliminated . Deficiencies shall be corrected within 24 hours of notification of nonconformance. When the deficiencies cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance to contract requirements OR reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the work performed. When performance is deemed unacceptable, as defined in the PRS, the COR will inform the Contractor’s on-site representative that performance is unacceptable and written documentation shall be provided. The Contractor shall respond to the written notice within 10 calendar days of receipt. Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the KO.

7.3 Methods of Surveillance and Verification

Contract performance will be assessed through random inspections, 100% inspection in the case of deliverables, and customer or public feedback. The Government will inspect by validating actual work performance, physically checking an attribute of the completed task, checking management information reports, investigating customer or public complaints, conferring with Project Staff, or otherwise inspecting the task or its results to determine whether performance meets the standards contained in this Contract.

a. Random Inspections: The COR may employ unannounced “spot check” inspection and evaluation of services performed. Inspections will be conducted on an unannounced basis during onsite Contract work and may be adjusted, based on quality trends.

b. 100% Inspections: This method of inspection surveillance is used by the COR for individual deliverables (e.g. reports, pre-work submittals, documentation, etc.

c. Customer or Public Complaints: The COR shall perform inspections as necessary to address customer or public complaints.

7.4 Project Coordination

Coordinate project activities and resolve critical issues in a timely manner with COR. Notify the COR at least 2 workdays, excluding weekends, prior to start of work under each task and within 2 workdays of completion of work of each task.

7.5 Contractor Required Personnel

The Contractor Quality Control Manager and Site Safety Health Officer and Project Superintendent can be the same individual. If any qualification requirements conflict, the most stringent requirement applies.

7.5.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Contractor must employ a minimum of one competent person (CP) at each project site to perform the duties of a SSHO. At all times, the SSHO will be at the project site to implement and administer the Contractor’s safety program. Additionally, the SSHO will be located to have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations during the shift. The SSHO must be employed by the prime Contractor. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an Alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. The SSHO’s training, experience, and qualifications must be as required by EM 385-1-1, paragraph 2-3(b), entitled Level 2 SSHO. Provide the names of qualified SSHOs, proof of their OHSA 30-hour training card, and proof of employment history to the COR as part of required Accident Prevention Plan

(APP).

7.5.2 Contractor Quality Control Manager (CQCM)

Identify an individual at the site of the work who is responsible for overall management of Contractor Quality Control (CQC). Authorize the individual to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor, including stoppage of work and removal of noncomplying work. The CQC System Manager must always be on site during performance of work, including during the work of any Sub-Contractors. The CQC System Manager must have CQM certificate and two years of experience in a similar position as a Contractor Quality Manager. Submit name of CQCM, certification documentation, and work experience documentation to COR as part of required Quality Control Plan.

7.5.3 Project Superintendent

Identify an individual at the site of the work who is the full-time onsite superintendent. The superintendent must have a minimum of two years’ experience with online and offline testing of IPB systems. Submit name of Superintendent and work experience documentation to COR as part of required Quality Control Plan.

7.5.4 Testing Personnel

Technicians performing electrical tests and inspections must be trained and experienced concerning the apparatus and systems being evaluated and the test equipment used. These individuals must be capable of conducting the tests in a safe manner and with complete knowledge of the hazards involved. Technician must show credentials that they are NETA Level 4: Certified Senior Technicians; submit Level 4 certification documentation in the Test Plan, as identified in Section 7.7.9. In addition, technicians conducting the following tests will have the certifications specified:

IR Thermography – Technicians will have minimum Level II IR Thermography certification.

7.6 Contractor Equipment

a. The Contractor will furnish all management, supervision, labor, subcontracting services, facilities, utilities, equipment, tools, materials, PPE, training, and articles necessary to fully execute the condition assessment of the IPB systems at the specified locations. The Contractor will perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations during the services performed. Submit a list of all equipment to be used on the job site, exclusive of shop equipment, to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site.

7.6.2 Regulatory Body Approved Materials, Supplies, and Equipment Contractor will ensure all furnished materials, supplies and equipment used for inspections, testing, or temporary installations (e.g., test equipment, safety barriers) comply with all applicable IEEE and NFPA requirements, including IEEE C37.23 for AC High Potential testing and NFPA 70E for electrical safety.

7.6.3 Spare Parts, Tooling, and Equipment

Contractor will not use TDA spare parts, tools, or equipment for the condition assessment unless specifically approved in writing by the KO. If facility spare parts, materials, tools or equipment are approved for Contractor use, the Contractor will replace any/all materials and/or damaged tooling or equipment at no cost to the Government.

7.6.4 On-Site Pager Communication Requirement

The Contractor will provide all contract personnel on-site at TDA or with a pager that is compatible with the operating site’s message and transmitting system. These pagers allow the operating site to send emergency notifications to all personnel within the Powerhouse in the event of a fire or other danger.

The Contractor will hand over all pagers to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site. The COR and Project Staff will program the Contractor’s pagers, afterwards. The Contractor will repair or replace any pagers that are lost, broken or not operable; this will be at the Contractor’s cost. At the end of on-site work, the Contractor will turn-in all pagers to the COR; the Contractor’s pagers become government property at the end of on-site work.

7.7 Pre-Work Deliverables and Post-Work Reports

Submit the following reports via email to the COR:

Pre-Work Deliverables

a. Asbestos Abatement and Disposal Plan

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

c. Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

d. Project Schedule

e. Equipment, Material, and Personnel Certification

f. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

g. Lift Plan

h. Work Plan

i. Test Plan

j. Hazardous Energy Control Program Training

k. Security Requirements

Post Work Reports

l. QC Reports

m. Assessment Report

7.7.1 Asbestos Abatement and Disposal Plan

Submit an asbestos abatement and disposal plan to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting asbestos abatement. This plan will detail how the Contractor will comply with all county, state, and federal asbestos regulations. The plan must be prepared by, signed and dated by the Contractor's industrial hygienist or equivalent personnel. Such plan will include but not be limited to the precise personal protective equipment to be used, the location of asbestos regulated work areas, abatement method, sequencing of asbestos related work, disposal procedures and plan, planned air monitoring strategies, and a detailed description of the method to be employed in order to control the spread of ACM wastes and airborne fiber concentrations, if applicable. The COR must approve this plan in writing prior to the start of any asbestos abatement work.

7.7.2 Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

a. Submit an APP in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 2-7.b to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site. Follow the mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) to ensure all required elements are captured. A copy of ENG Form 6293 can be found at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=LmW_eJDoLpI%3d&tabid=16438&p ortalid=76&mid=43543

b. If an item on ENG Form 6293 is not applicable because of the nature of the work to be performed, state this exception and provide a justification.

c. The APP must be job-specific and must address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. General corporate-level safety and health programs are not considered job or work-site specific.

d. The APP must also include Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs) prepared for site-specific features of work that the contractor will perform. AHAs may be submitted separately from the APP, however, AHA must also be Government accepted by the COR prior to the start of the onsite work.

e. Work cannot proceed without a Government-accepted APP.

f. Provide the names of qualified Level 2 SSHOs, proof of their OHSA 30-hour training card, and proof of employment history.

g. Once accepted, the APP and appendices will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the Government-accepted APP will be cause for stoppage-of-work, until the matter has been rectified.

h. Once work begins, changes to the APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the COR, Project Superintendent, SSHO, and Contractor’s Quality Control Manager. Should any severe hazard exposure become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the COR both verbally and in writing, within 24 hours of discovery. In the interim all necessary action must be taken by the Contractor to restore and maintain safe working conditions to safeguard on-site personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34), and the environment.

i. Copies of the APP must be maintained at the work site. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the Contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP in the plan as they are discovered.

7.7.3 Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

a. Submit an environmental protection plan (EPP) to the CORs no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site. The EPP must include the following items:

1) Name(s), phone number(s), and qualification(s) of individual(s) responsible for ensuring adherence to the Environmental Protection Plan.

2) Site-Specific Spill Prevention and Response Plan

3) Plan for debris and disposal management

4) Protection of Water Resources

5) Provisions to ensure that dust, debris, materials, trash, etc., do not become airborne and travel off the project site.

b. At any point during work, if measures are found ineffective at protecting and/or environmental pollution the Contractor must stop to evaluate environmental protection measures and re-establish control. The Contractor must repair, replace, or install additional measures prior to resuming work.

7.7.4 Project Schedule

Submit an electronic copy of the preliminary schedule to the CORs, within 10 days after contract award. Include the following within the preliminary schedule:

a. All reports listed in Section 7.6

b. Any major milestones.

c. Any demonstrations

d. Anticipated start and end dates for work under each task listed in Section 6

7.7.5 Equipment, Material, and Personnel Certification

a. Submit a list of equipment to the COR, no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on-site, that includes make and model of equipment to be used for the work as well as equipment certificates (e.g., current calibration certificates, EMI diagnostic tools, and AC High Potential test equipment per IEEE C37.23, and compliance with EM 385-1-1, USACE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements).

b. Submit a list of personnel with the required certifications, as per Section 7.4, to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on-site.

7.7.6 Quality Control Plan

The Contractor is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. Submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site. The QCP must be approved prior to initiation of work on site. In the QCP, identify the Contractor’s Quality Control Manager (QCM). The QCM and Site Safety Health Officer and Project Superintendent may all be the same individual.

In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(b), the Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights- (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; (2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

7.7.7 Lift Plan

Project Staff may provide mobile crane support to the Contractor to lift equipment. Submit a lift plan to the COR, not less than five working days, prior to needing mobile crane support

7.7.8 Work Plan

Submit a work plan to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site. The work plan must comply with NETA MTS, IEEE C37.23, and industry standards. At a minimum, include the following:

a. Narrative detailing how each task, listed in Section 6, will be accomplished, proposed means and methods, anticipated timeline, anticipated work hours, materials to be used on site for completing the work. Provide a clear and logical sequence of major features of work. Include key assumptions, constraints, and approaches tailored to the project’s specific needs. Include references to the QCP, APP, and EPP as appropriate. Break down work plan per performance tasks listed in Section 6.

b. Describe the proposed mitigation measures for any identified challenges and constraints to successfully complete the required major features of work described above, with a specific emphasis on safety and schedule risk.

c. List of all equipment, including make, model, and current calibration information, that will be used to accomplish the work.

d. List of all employees who will be working on site, including the Contractor and Sub-Contractors

e. List of all testing personnel who will be conducting tests, including technical qualifications, resumes and certifications, registrations, or licenses held

f. Map of planned equipment staging and access

7.7.9 Test Plan

Submit a test plan to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site. The test plan must comply with NETA MTS, IEEE C37.23, and industry standards. At a minimum, include the following:

a. Product Scope: Description of what is being tested

b. References to specific standards, section, clauses for each test (e.g., IEEE C37.23)

c. Level 4 Credentials: Submit credential documentation for all NETA Level 4 Technicians

d. Methodology: Details of the specific tests, test environments, tools & equipment needed, and acceptance criteria

e. Documentation: Requires detailed records of specific item being tested, person(s) from the list provided in the workplan who performed the test, results, equipment used from list provided in the workplan, and any non-conformances or issues.

7.7.10 Hazardous Energy Control Program Training

a. All contract personnel working under or in the vicinity of clearances as defined in SAF 385-4, Hazardous Energy Control will complete the Hazardous Energy Control Program training provided by the Health & Science Institute at the following link: https://hsi.com/partners/usace-training. Maintain training documentation on site, including individuals’ names and date of training completion.

b. Provide the training certification paperwork for all contract personnel to the COR no later than 30 calendar days before starting work on site. Reference COR contact information in Section 8.

c. All costs for this training are considered incidental to the work; therefore, no additional payment will be made. The cost for the training is $55 per individual, approximately.

7.7.11 Security Requirements

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all Sub-Contractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

a. Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access must complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change). Submit training certificates for all personnel requiring physical access to TDA to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on-site.

b. Physical Security and Access Control Requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

1) The Contractor will coordinate with the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site to submit an access request form and accompanying documents for all Contractor personnel to obtain a government issued access card.

2) The Contractor will return government issued access cards within 24 hours of personnel changes and within seven calendar days of physical completion of this contract. Failure to return any Government issued cards or keys will result in a per item charge to the Contractor as defined below and may delay final payment. These fees will be deducted from the Contractor's progress payment: physical key:

$5,000; multi-dam physical key: $25,000; proximity card: $200.

c. Criminal Background Report: The Contractor will submit a seven-year criminal background report for all personnel requiring physical access to TDA and JDA. Submit all criminal background reports no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site. All costs associated with obtaining the criminal background report will be at the expense of the Contractor. The criminal background report will include:

1) State and county check for the person’s current residence and for each jurisdiction where the person lived or worked for six months or longer over the past seven years.

2) Federal criminal records, a national crime index search for all US states and territories.

d. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training: All contract personnel will receive initial and annual refresher training from the Reporting Activity representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. Additionally, all Contractor personnel will watch a 2023 video about Anti-Terrorism Awareness no less than 30 days prior to starting work on-site; submit names of all Contractor personnel who watched the video to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on-site. Access the video here: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/871898/iwatch-army-2023-public-service-announcement.

e. Training Requirements for the Protection of Sensitive Information: All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy. Submit training certificates for all personnel requiring access to critical information to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on-site.

f. Escorting in Classified and/or Sensitive Areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

g. Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E- Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file. Submit an initial list of verified/eligible candidates to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site.

h. Contract Personnel. Submit a list of all Contractor and sub-Contractor personnel and their titles to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on-site; the Contractor will update and re-submit this list after personnel changes. Additionally, the Contractor will prepare an organizational chart that includes all Contractor personnel; submit organizational chart to the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on-site; the Contractor will update and re-submit this chart after personnel changes.

i. Personnel Identification. All Contractor personnel, including visitors, must provide verification of individual identity in the form of a valid government-issued ID that complies with the REAL ID Act of 2005 prior to accessing non-public areas. Note, driver’s licenses that do not comply with the REAL ID Act of 2005 cannot be used as the sole source for identity verification.

j. NERC Training. All Contractor personnel will review the government provided North American Electric

Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) training material and complete a government provided test. Coordinate with the COR no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site to schedule the NERC training.

k. Physical Security Procedures

1) TDA are not open to the public; prior authorization is required to enter. Coordinate with the COR to receive a physical security procedures brief.

2) Private vehicles of the Contractor and its employees shall enter and leave the project as directed.

Parking is restricted to authorized areas.

3) All personnel are required to wait for the security gate to close before proceeding beyond security area.

4) The working hours at TDA are Monday - Thursday from 0630 – 1700; Fridays are non-working days.

Coordinate with the COR no less than seven calendar days prior to needing to work on a non-working day.

5) Security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this Contract, until the Government accepts items, is the Contractor's responsibility whether stored inside or outside.

6) All Contractor personnel, Sub-Contractor personnel, suppliers, etc. shall comply with the Project's security policies.

7) The Contractor will escort all deliveries from the guard gate to the delivery site and back. For all deliveries going to the Powerhouse, All delivery drivers will obtain an Escorted Visitor badge from the guard gate. The Contractor will escort all delivery drivers from the guard gate to the delivery site and back again.

8) Salespersons, personnel seeking employment, and personal visitors are not authorized to enter non-public areas of the Project.

7.7.12 QC Reports

Work progress will be documented by daily Contractor QC Reports and Government Quality Assurance oversight.

Submit Attachment G - Daily Quality Control Report to the COR for any dates working on site; submit reports 24 hours after completion of each on-site workday. Reports will include personnel on site, hours worked, area of work, type of work, and any other pertinent information.

7.7.13 Assessment Report

Submit an assessment report to the COR no less than 60 calendar days after completing work on site. The Assessment Report must comply with NETA MTS, IEEE C37.23, and industry standards. At a minimum, include the following:

a. Table of Contents.

b. Summary table that identifies the unit tested, the type of testing, location, personnel who performed the test, equipment used in the test, and the date and time for the test

c. Provide documentation of visual inspections of IPB components including:

1) Bus enclosure and supporting structures

2) Bus enclosure grounding

3) Areas in the end connectors where ground bounding is inadequate

d. Provide documentation of IR testing including:

1) Identification of overheating components, hot spots, and the hottest spot observed

2) Recorded ambient and enclosure temperature during the IR testing

3) Temperature difference between allowable rise and measured rise

e. Provide documentation of EMI diagnostics including:

1) Identification of partial discharges, arcing or insulation issues within the IPB systems

f. Provide documentation of external visual inspections of accessible IPB components including:

1) Corroded or overtightened bolted connections

2) Ground, bond, isophase jumpers

3) Insulator cracks, weld fractures, missing hardware, and damaged seal-off bushings

4) End connectors that are overheating or have limited amperage

g. Provide documentation of electrical testing including:

1) AC High Potential Test

2) Megger Test

3) Insulation resistance

h. Provide documentation of design and rating review, including the calculated IBP rating

7.8 Safety

7.8.1 Reference

Conform to all safety standards of the most recent edition of the Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual

EM-385-1-1 (2024).

7.8.2 Activity Hazard Analysis

Submit a Job Safety Analysis, also known as Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), in accordance with EM-385-1-1, to the COR as part of the required Accident Prevention Plan.

7.8.3 Tools and Equipment

All tools and equipment shall have manufacturer's recommended safety protective devices to always ensure worker safety. Inspect tools and equipment daily by the Contractor and maintained in good working condition. Ensure all workers are properly trained to operate tools and equipment using safe practices.

7.8.4 Personnel Safety

a. Fall Protection

1) The Contractor will ensure all personnel adhere to Fall Protection requirements as listed in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21. All Contractor personnel who might be exposed to fall hazards must be trained by a Competent Person before using fall protection equipment.

2) The Contractor will submit a Fall Protection and Prevention Plan to the COR, as part of the required Accident Prevention Plan, no less than 30 calendar days prior to starting work on site.

b. Electrical Safety

1) The Contractor will ensure all personnel adhere to Electrical requirements as listed in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 11.

7.8.5 Accident or Mishap Reports

All accidents involving property damage, fires, personal equipment, and all injuries to the public, regardless of degree, must be reported to the KO and on ENG Form 3394 and according to the schedule which follows:

a. Conduct a mishap investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, for Medical Treatment, property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, and near misses as defined in EM 385-1-1, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the accident or mishap reports form, ENG Form 3394, and provide the report to the COR within two calendar days of the accident.

b. Conduct an accident investigation for any of the following High Visibility Mishap: Load Handling Equipment and Rigging, Fall-from-Height. Make the initial report within four hours and provide a completed ENG Form 3394 to the COR within five calendar days of the accident. Do not proceed with further operations until cause is determined, and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the COR.

c. The COR must be notified by the most expeditious means available of all fatal and permanent total disability injuries, three or more persons hospitalized, all property damage of $500,000 or more, and structural damage involving a question of structural adequacy. All incidents involving disabling injury or an injury which may result in an employee's lost time, or property damage of $2,000 or more must be reported to the COR by telephone as soon as possible and in all cases within four hours.

d. In all accidents enumerated in sub-item (3), investigate the circumstances before the scene of the accident is changed, take corrective action, and within 48 hours forward to the COR four copies of ENG Form 3394.

e. In the event of an accident involving a fatality, permanent total disability, hospitalization of one or more persons, or property damage of $500,000 or more, the Contractor must promptly suspend all operations at the scene of the accident and notify the COR of the occurrence. Immediately provide for the rescue and/or care of the injured. Restrict access to the area except in situations where safety may be compromised.